Innholdsfortegnelse for 1693 i HELLO! magazine

‘Portugal has been a blessing for us and the children. It’s a magnificent place with lovely people, amazing landscapes and the best possible quality of life’ As she gazes out over the rows of vines on her historic wine estate, Miryam Abascal Valdenebro can see an elegant rosé in the making. But that’s not all. Before her eyes is living proof that – if lovingly nurtured – dreams, like vines, take root and grow. It’s four years since the Andalusian aristocrat and her husband, Nicholas von Bruemmer, came to live in Casal Santa María on the south-western tip of Portugal. Financier Nicholas inherited the estate from his grandfather, Baron Bodo von Bruemmer, an extraordinary man who suddenly, at the age of 96, set about creating a vineyard here, devoting himself…

‘It’s important my children know who she was and that she existed’ Prince William ‘She was the best mum in the world. She smothered us with love’ Harry With a broad smile on his face and a look of unmistakeable pride in the two children at his side, the Duke of Cambridge was every inch the doting dad on a Father’s Day outing with Prince George and Princess Charlotte. The future King took his eldest children along with him to officially start the Run Sandringham charity event, walking hand in hand to the stage, where they gathered around a microphone to count the competitors down. In a blue shirt and navy chinos, Prince William was clearly enjoying himself as George, who turns eight on 22 July, and Charlotte, six, both…

Over the past few weeks, royal fans and fashionistas have been treated to close-up views of the iconic bridal gown that the Princess of Wales wore at her wedding in 1981, after it went on display at Kensington Palace. But little is known about the special items Diana selected for her wedding trousseau. “There was a lot of ivory satin and lace and a particular nightdress and robe,” says Aliza Reger, head of the Janet Reger lingerie label, chosen by the Princess to wear for her big day. “It was of its time – quite frothy, and young Diana all over.” The Princess was just one of the many celebrity clients of the trailblazing brand, including Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Dame Joan Collins, Kate Moss and Katie Holmes, who would visit…

Elephants and tigers were on the Duchess of Cornwall’s mind last week as she took part in storytelling sessions in London. Camilla was surrounded by a herd of life-size elephant sculptures as she joined a group of 60 schoolchildren in St James’s Park, where she read them David McKee’s classic, Elmer . The children, from Vauxhall Primary School, were also entertained by authors Petr Horacek and Nizrana Farook, as well as a performer in costume as Elmer the patchwork elephant. The Duchess was celebrating the launch of the Elephant Story Trail, which will allow families to follow the sculptures across London parks and complete nature-themed reading challenges along the way. The project is a collaboration between the National Literacy Trust, of which Camilla is patron, the Bupa Foundation and Elephant…

Hawaii Island STAY Situated on the beautiful Kohala Coast on the north-west of Hawaii Island, Mauna Lani features casually cool suites with views of the Pacific Ocean ( 3 ) on offer from furnished balconies, swaying palms in vast, jungly gardens and three glorious pools in which to relax should you tire of the surf. It’s soulful and very mellow, with a firm nod to its storied surroundings – as ideal for serenity-seeking couples as it is for active families. TASTE Blissful beachy days begin poolside with fruit-packed smoothies and a slice of warm banana bread at Mauna Lani’s Halani. When lunchtime rolls around, it’s only a short drive away to join the locals at Seafood Bar and Grill, where you can enjoy satisfyingly low-key surrounds and coconut shrimp that…

‘It will be so humbling to feel we are bringing love and escapism to audiences again’ The stage is set, the curtain is going up and audiences around the country are ready to be dazzled by the best of British theatre. As they prepare for showtime, the glamorous leading ladies of five iconic productions have gathered for this exclusive hello! photoshoot. With UK theatres now finally able to open their doors safely with social distancing measures in place, no one is more excited than the talented actors and dancers who call the stage their home. There’s a buzz of delight in the air as Singin’ in the Rain’s Faye Tozer, Phantom of the Opera’s Lucy St Louis and Pretty Woman’s Aimie Atkinson join Aisha Jawando, who is about to step…

The arrival of baby son Wolfie at the beginning of June sparked off a spectacular month for Binky Felstead and she has spent the past few weeks enjoying “a lovely little bubble” as a mum of two. “I am feeling very happy and content,” the former Made in Chelsea star tells HELLO! in her first interview since the birth of Wulfric “Wolfie” Alexander Fredrik Darnton, who joins big sister India and “over-the-moon” new dad Max Fredrik Darnton at the family home in south-west London. “I feel like I have had a proper baby bubble and I don’t want it to burst,” she says, sharing these exclusive photographs taken in her son’s idyllic nursery. “I’m pretty exhausted, I have to say. Very tired, but content.” ‘I was pretty tired and out…

In another sign that it is business as usual after lockdown, the Queen held an audience with Prime Minister Boris Johnson last week – their first in-person weekly meet in 15 months. After decamping to Windsor Castle during the pandemic, the monarch greeted the Tory leader in the Audience Room at Buckingham Palace, telling him: “How nice to see you again.” The Queen, 95, last met the PM for their face-to-face weekly audience on 11 March 2020, although they were together at the G7 summit in Cornwall in early June. When the Prime Minister told her it had been 15 months since their previous audience, she said: “Good heavens. It’s most extraordinary.” Her Majesty also showed she has lost none of the political savvy she is known for and that…

As they reunite this week to honour their beloved mother on what would have been her 60th birthday, the Duke of Cambridge and the Duke of Sussex’s rift could finally be healed by Diana, Princess of Wales, according to a leading royal historian. Prince William and Prince Harry will come together on 1 July to unveil a statue of the Princess at Kensington Palace, and respected author Robert Lacey believes the occasion will trigger a thawing of the frosty relationship between the once inseparable siblings. “I think that will create great progress,” Robert tells HELLO! . “They are coming together from opposite sides of the world for the express purpose of honouring their mother and what more could they do to honour her than at least start moving back together?”…

SKIERS CHILL OUT FOR SUMMER While many of us are hoping for the chance to slope off to warmer climes, this group of skiers was determined to show you can have an ice time at home, too. The intrepid slalomers were taking part in the annual Midsummer Ski in celebration of the summer solstice at Meall a’Bhuiridh in Glencoe, which has an elevation of 3,635ft. Some 20 skiers and snowboarders took part in the event, which is organised by the Glencoe Mountain Resort on the weekend closest to the solstice, and made the most of the last patches of snow on the mountain. Elsewhere in the country, others celebrated the longest day of the year in far less chilly surroundings. ESCAPE ACT ENDS WITH HOGS AND KISSES In a story…

Award-winning hair colourist to royalty and the stars Daniel Galvin Jr was bursting with pride last week as he received an MBE from the Prince of Wales at St James’s Palace. And as Prince Charles presented the distinctive medal – awarded in honour of his work for the Prince’s Trust – they chatted like old friends. “It was the most surreal, magical experience of my life, second only to the birth of my son Rhett,” says Daniel in this exclusive interview and photoshoot with HELLO! . “The Prince told me: Well deserved,’ then turned to my mum next to me and said: You must be proud of your son; he’s been very loyal.’ “He asked about my business and we talked about the trust,” continues Daniel, an ambassador for the…

‘The climb was challenging on many levels, but so rewarding’ At 3am on Saturday 19 June, the mountains of the Lake District came alive with the blazing blue light of more than 2,000 flares as Penny Lancaster joined her policing family to honour fallen officers. As HELLO! ’s exclusive photos show, it was the experience of a lifetime for the model and TV personality, who recently joined the City of London Police as a special constable. And Penny is still full of emotion as she tells us about climbing a mountain for Light the Lakes, the spectacular annual fundraising event that has so far raised over £30,000 for the Care of Police Survivors (COPS) charity. “It was a magical experience. When we reached the top, it felt like we were…

‘I cannot tell you how thrilled I am to be stepping into Bruno’s brogues’ He’s the longest-serving professional on Strictly Come Dancing – but this series Anton du Beke will be hanging up his dance shoes and joining the judging panel instead. The 54-year-old entertainer, who has competed every year since the show began in 2004, partnering celebrities including Judy Murray and Ann Widdecombe, will be taking long-serving judge Bruno Tonioli’s seat while he is busy on the panel of Dancing with the Stars in the US. And after acting as a temporary judge for two episodes last year, Anton couldn’t be happier to be joining Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and head judge Shirley Ballas full time. “I cannot tell you how thrilled I am to be stepping into…

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex helped boost royal finances hit by the Covid-19 pandemic last year with their donation of £2.4m towards the renovations of Frogmore Cottage. Prince Harry and Meghan made the payment to reimburse taxpayers for the work on their Windsor home before they stepped back from royal life to start anew in California. ‘The Prince of Wales allocated a substantial sum to support the Duke and Duchess’ Accounts published by Buckingham Palace last week showed the £2.4m also covers the couple’s rent on the property for June 2020 to March 2022, when their lease on the property is up for renewal. The details of their rental agreement remain private. Described by a senior Palace source as “a good deal” for taxpayers, the payment helped plug a…

With only a couple of months to go before her wedding to businessman William Lee-Kemp – already postponed once from June – former The Only Way is Essex star Jess Wright is keeping everything crossed that Covid-19 will not ruin her big day. “The plan at the moment is still to have the wedding in Majorca, but we’ll just have to wait and see,” she tells HELLO!. “Like I keep saying, as long as we’re healthy, that’s the most important thing.” A lot of preparation has already gone into the day: the 35-year-old Girls No Filter presenter’s bridal party features 15 bridesmaids, including her sister Natalya and sister-in-law Michelle Keegan, while her brother Mark is master of ceremonies. Plus Jess has already started working on her look. “It’s all about…